Automation Developer

HammondCare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

14 weeks parental leave

Flexible working options

Hybrid work model

Discounts on products and services

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programmes

Rewards & recognition

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking an Automation Developer to design, build and maintain AI-enabled automation across our systems. You will work with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Dataverse and Azure AI, delivering scalable, secure solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams.

As a senior contributor, you will provide technical leadership through the full lifecycle, from design to deployment and ongoing optimisation, with a 12-month fixed-term contract at St Leonards with hybrid

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and governance.
• 5+ years proven experience integrating APIs, Microsoft Graph and Azure services.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled solutions including Copilots, agents and document processing.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable automation designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy automation and AI-enabled solutions across the organisation.
• Lead technical design and implementation using Power Platform, Copilot Studio and Azure AI.
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems and data platforms.
• Provide technical guidance across automation and AI initiatives.
• Lead testing, deployment, release management and operational readiness activities.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Copilot Studio

Azure AI

APIs & Integrations

Microsoft Graph

Azure services

Connectors

Tools

Microsoft Graph

Azure services

Connectors

Job description

About us

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

About the Opportunity

The Automation Developer is HammondCare's technical specialist for automation, AI and workflow solutions. The role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and supporting automation and AI-enabled capabilities that simplify business processes, reduce manual effort and increase workforce capacity across the organisation. Working closely with the Automation Delivery Lead, Machine Learning Engineers, Full Stack Developers, business stakeholders and technology teams, the role translates business requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and integration technologies. As a senior individual contributor, the Automation Developer provides technical leadership across automation and AI initiatives, owning solutions through the full lifecycle from design and development to deployment, optimisation and ongoing support. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months based at St Leonards with hybrid working opportunities.

Key Focus Areas

• Automation AI Solution Development: Design and deliver automation, workflow and AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, service quality and operational efficiency
• Platform & Technical Delivery: Lead the development of enterprise automation capabilities using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Dataverse and Azure services
• Support integration & Optimisation: Integrate systems, data and business processes to create scalable, supportable and high-value automation outcomes
• AI & Innovation Enablement: Implement intelligent automation capabilities that support HammondCare's digital, data and AI strategy

How you’ll make an impact

• Design, develop and deploy automation, workflow and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort, improve productivity and create workforce capacity
• Lead the technical design and implementation of solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI and related technologies
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems, applications and data platforms using APIs, connectors and modern integration patterns
• Translate business requirements, process maps and solution designs into scalable and supportable technical solutions
• Implement intelligent automation capabilities including AI-powered workflows, copilots, agents, document processing and decision automation solutions
• Establish and apply development standards, reusable components and technical patterns that support sustainable growth of HammondCare's automation capability
• Lead testing, deployment, release management and operational readiness activities for automation and AI solutions
• Monitor, support and continuously optimise production solutions to maximise reliability, performance, adoption and business value
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise across automation, Power Platform and AI initiatives
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to expand HammondCare's automation and AI capability

About you

• Commitment to engage with and align to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Copilot Studio and Power Platform governance, with the ability to independently deliver complex enterprise solutions
• At least 5 year’s proven experience developing integrations using APIs, Microsoft Graph, Azure services, connectors and modern integration patterns
• Strong experience implementing AI-enabled solutions, including Copilots, AI Agents, intelligent document processing, decision automation, generative AI and workflow orchestration
• Deep understanding of business process optimisation, workflow design and automation architecture, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable technical solutions
• Demonstrated experience leading the end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives from solution design through development, testing, deployment, support and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience within healthcare, aged care or other regulated environments
• Understanding of cyber security, identity, privacy and technology governance requirements

Pre- Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free.

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.